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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Carroll Gardens history

For loyal area residents, however, a restoration seemed to be a way to keep longtime residents on the neighborhood's narrow streets, and a new name was one of the first steps.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

How Bushwick got its name

The Meserole family were early settlers and significant landowners in Brooklyn, shaping the neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

How Borough Park got its name

Borough Park evolved into a center of Orthodox Judaism through waves of immigration and demographic shifts over the years.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

How Bensonhurst Got Its Name

New Utrecht's historical roots originated from early Dutch land transactions, deeply influencing the development of present-day Bensonhurst.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Brooklyn's fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

The exhibition 'Trace/s' challenges simplified narratives by exploring the legacy of slavery in Brooklyn's history through archival documents and personal stories.
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fromBKReader
5 months ago

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.
It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Brooklyn's fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

The exhibition 'Trace/s' challenges simplified narratives by exploring the legacy of slavery in Brooklyn's history through archival documents and personal stories.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.
It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.
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fromGothamist
5 months ago

A farmhouse older than America to become a 'living museum' in Brooklyn's Marine Park

The Hendrick I. Lott House will be renovated and transformed into a museum, showcasing Brooklyn's 18th-century Dutch Colonial history.
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fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn's Historic Lott House to Undergo Renovations, Open as Museum

The Lott House will be renovated to become a fully operational museum by 2026, highlighting local history.
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

The story of two Brooklyn sisters who forged a family of firsts

Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward and Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet were trailblazers and influential figures in Brooklyn's history.
fromEpicenter NYC
5 months ago

The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

The fact that there are these tunnels underneath is a great physical metaphor that the connections are still there - even if we don't see them.
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